Rare Case of Impacted Supernumerary Tooth in Palatine Bone: Key Insights for Dental Professionals

Posted: December 18, 2024
A rare case of an impacted supernumerary tooth in the horizontal plate of the palatine bone was reported in a 10-year-old boy presenting with a bony hard swelling on the palate. The tooth was surgically extracted with successful outcomes. This case highlights the importance of considering supernumerary teeth in the differential diagnosis of swelling in the posterior hard palate and the significance of close observation or extraction based on proximity to vital structures and symptoms. Only three cases of supernumerary teeth in this rare location have been documented globally, indicating the uniqueness of this presentation.

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